Saddlebrook Academy
Wesley Chapel, Florida, United States
What's new at Saddlebrook Academy
One of today's pros grew up on these courts.
- Shu Matsuoka #1401 ATP
A tennis and golf resort in Wesley Chapel near Tampa, running junior camps, an adult Hopman program and, through Saddlebrook Preparatory School, a full school with boarding for student-athletes. Tennis has been taught here since 1986, on 41 courts with all four Grand Slam surfaces.
Programmes and prices
What they sell and what it costs, as published on Oct 15, 2026.
- Junior Tennis Skills & Drills (day camp): juniors 12 to 20, day camp. USD 199 / full day · USD 135 / half day
- Junior boarding camp, summer 2026: juniors 12 to 20, overnight camp (ages 8 to 11 call first). USD 1,895 / week · USD 9,075 / 5 weeks
- Junior boarding camp, winter: juniors 12 to 20, overnight camp (ages 8 to 11 call first). USD 1,895 / week
- Adult Hopman tennis-only program: adults, all levels, 4 players per coach. USD 300 / full day · USD 225 / half day
- Doubles Domination clinic: adults, level 3.0 and up, max 6 players. Free for resort guests and members
- Saddlebrook Prep: school + tennis, boarding: boarding school + tennis, grades 3 to 12. USD 76,915 / year (2025–26)
- Saddlebrook Prep: school + tennis, day student: school + tennis, day students, grades 3 to 12. USD 53,640 / year (2025–26)
- Post-graduate tennis year: full-time, post-graduates, boarding or not. USD 67,670 / year with boarding · USD 42,395 without
- Private lessons: juniors and adults, any level. Price on request
- Racquet Sports Membership: adults and families, local members. Price on request
Deals and codes
- Stay More, Save More: 20% off 2+ nights, 30% off 3+, 40% off 6+ (resort stays)
- Florida and Georgia residents: 20% off Sunday–Thursday stays, 15% off weekends
- Advance purchase: up to 35% off the flexible rate, prepaid and non-refundable
- Doubles clinic on Tuesdays free for resort guests and members
The facts
- Tennis courts: 41 (all four Grand Slam surfaces, plus 8 pickleball courts)
- Tennis here since: 1986 (when the resort bought Harry Hopman's Tampa Tennis Academy)
- Hours on court a day: 5 (in junior camps and the adult program, match play included)
- Players per coach: 4 (at most, in the school program and adult groups)
- Boarding camp: USD 1,895 (a week in summer 2026, room, meals and tennis)
- School + tennis + boarding: USD 76,915 (a year, 2025–26; day students USD 53,640)
- Boarding: Yes, supervised suites on campus
- School on site: Yes, Saddlebrook Prep, grades 3–12
- From age: 8 for camps, call first
- Adults: Hopman program, clinics, membership
- Visits: No trial or tour stated
- Campus: One resort in Wesley Chapel
- How to get in: School: full transcripts sent to the Office of Admissions (certified translations for international students). Camps: book ahead by phone, all bookings prearranged
- Languages: Taught in English; ESOL English classes for international students
- School: Saddlebrook Preparatory School on the resort, accredited (SACS, FCIS), grades 3 to 12 plus post-grads; about 45 to 60 student-athletes from 20+ countries, by their school profile
- College: College and career advisor from freshman year; NCAA eligibility help; curriculum built for NCAA requirements
Coaches
- Thomas Blake, Director of Performance Tennis, former ATP pro
- David Lloyd, Member racquets pro, USPTA Elite Professional
- Connor Lyons, Director of Sports Performance (fitness)
- Deanna Garrett, Head of School at Saddlebrook Prep
Tournaments they host
- PTR International Racquets Conference. Yearly coaches' conference with tournaments; PTR is based at the resort
- Member leagues and tournaments. For Racquet Sports members, dates not published
Where it is
Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543.
Nearest airport: Tampa (TPA), about 35 km
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